Community issues
Housing
Apopka needs a leader that will work towards getting and keeping affordable housing options for Apopka’s residents. Christine Moore is the right person to find the solutions for Apopka
My Thoughts on Housing
I have given much thought and researched ideas on how to fix our housing problem in Apopka. I believe we have neglected the older downtown area, evidenced by declining housing conditions and a myriad of empty lots. The city has allowed high-priced national developments to sprawl all over the previous rural portions of Apopka. Residents, I believe, want less traffic, fewer large subdivisions, and better shopping and dining options. Additionally, I want more high paying job opportunities in the Apopka area.
Strong Town Principles
You have heard it said, a city should be where residents can live, work, and play. Thus, I will share some of the best practices from the Strong Towns organization.
President of Strong Towns, Chuck Marohn, reflects that the answer to our housing woes can be “found block by block, neighborhood by neighborhood, city by city. Communities need to reject reliance on federal interventions…instead it’s time to embrace an incremental, bottom-up approach that empowers residents, local entrepreneurs, and small-scale builders to step forward.”
The Strong Towns blueprint for improving housing include:
- Undoing the harm of zoning rules which stifle creative, incremental growth.
- Reforming outdated building codes and parking mandates which add costs to every housing project.
- Encouraging small-scall, resident-driven development rather than focusing on large multi-national.
Missing Middle Income Housing
I have found that more middle-income housing is needed for young professionals and empty nesters. Our downtown currently offers none of these medium-priced options. Upscale duplexes, carriage houses, and town homes would also be useful for a segment of seniors.
Senior Affordable Housing
I have also supported true affordable housing projects like the Mira on Plymouth-Sorrento Road, Brixton Landing on 13th Street, and Wellington on Thompson Road. I have assisted seniors through the application process and move-ins. The county has funded a robust rental-assistance program to help families avoid becoming homeless.
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